Brad Riddell

Vice President, Business Development

As Vice President of Business Development, Brad Riddell is responsible for growing and managing client and partner relationships across the global Cytelligence service portfolio comprised of: 1) Cyber Breach Investigations; 2) Digital Forensic Investigations; 3) critical Offensive Security Services such as penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, breach response audits, and phishing audits; and 4) Ransomware Attacks, Removal and Protection.
A cyber security and risk management veteran, Brad brings more than 20 years of information security, IT infrastructure, as well as partner and channel experience to our clients. He is recognized in the market as a seasoned cyber security expert, having played a key role in leading the profitable growth of several top cyber security businesses. Quickly earning the trust of clients, Brad develops long-lasting relationships to meet their long-term business needs with a focus on cyber security.
His extensive industry experience in delivering risk-based security planning and management consulting includes banking & insurance, telecommunications, e-commerce, and healthcare, and government. He also works with Boards to educate Directors on how to effectively manage cyber security risk.
His most recent professional role involved early-stage growth and strategy of a Canadian cyber security services organization. His prior experience includes cyber security for TELUS, one of Canada's main telecommunications providers, holding key positions at Scalar, one of Canada's leading IT Security integrators, as well as consulting for two of Canada's "Big Four" advisory firms: KPMG and EY.
Brad is skilled at driving continuous improvement programs, identifying needs, analyzing information, and implementing cyber security programs to meet client objectives. His ability to deliver programs that exceed client expectations within budget while managing multiple and changing priorities makes him the go-to problem solver for Cytelligence's clients. He has a talent for transforming teams and establishing outstanding relationships with employees, customers, colleagues and vendors.
During his career, Brad has been a contributor to published cyber security research studies by both TELUS and Scalar as well as leading industry events, including moderating panels.
Brad started his career as a Chartered Accountant, having completed an Honours Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Toronto graduating in 1996.
Call Brad Riddell at 1.416.304.3934 or email briddell@cytelligence.com